New Albany health officials urge precaution, flu shots

Citing a recent spike in local flu cases, Floyd County Health Department officials urged residents Tuesday to get vaccinated and to take precautions to avoid catching the virus.

Floyd administrators acted after Indiana state health officials issued a dire warning noting that the flu had been blamed for seven deaths reported since November, compared with no deaths this time last year. Experts recognize that with seven deaths, the outbreak overall is very widespread, Dr. Tom Harris, Floyd's health officer said.

It's not too late to get a flu shot, he said. Symptoms include fever of 100 degrees or higher, headache, fatigue, cough, muscle aches and sore throat. Frequent hand washing with soap and water is recommended, and those who become ill should stay home from work or school to avoid spreading the virus.

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New Albany health officials urge precaution, flu shots

Citing a recent spike in local flu cases, Floyd County Health Department officials urged residents Tuesday to get vaccinated and to take precautions to avoid catching the virus.